Ṣūġāna; Soughana Complete

Description

Situated on the flanks of Djebel Sim'an, Ṣūġāna preserves evidence of both ecclesiastical and monastic architecture. Within the settlement, two churches are recorded: the southern building survives in a severely ruined state, while the northern church is comparatively well preserved. Approximately one kilometre from the village lie the vestiges of a monastery, accompanied by associated economic installations, including an oil press, water tanks, and two cisterns. Further reading: TIB 15 – Todt, K.P., Vest, B.A., 2014. Tabula Imperii Byzantini, vol. 15, Vienna, 1759–1760. Peña, I., Castellana, P., Fernandez, R., 1980. Les Reclus Syriens, Jerusalem, 218–220.